Non-native reef fishes in the Southwest Atlantic Ocean: a recent record of Heniochus acuminatus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Perciformes, Chaetodontidae) and biological aspects of Chromis limbata (Valenciennes, 1833) (Perciformes, Pomacentridae)

Abstract

In the present paper, we document a recent record of the Bannerfish, Heniochus acuminatus, an Indo-Pacific species, in the southwest Atlantic Ocean and comment on biological aspects of the Azores Chromis, Chromis limbata, an invasive reef fish in the western Atlantic Ocean. We suggest that investigations of invasive species along the Brazilian coast can use data provided by citizen science, strengthening the non-native reef fish control strategies.

A network meta‐analysis of threats to South American fish biodiversity

“…Ten of the 14 species were non‐native, and most of the specimens were the Siamese fighting fish ( Betta splendens , Osphronemidae), which is much appreciated by aquarists. Aquarium trade is highlighted as a vital introduction pathway for some marine fish species (Essl et al., ) and the most plausible hypothesis to explain the record of four species on the Brazilian coast: red lionfish ( Pterois volitans , Scorpaenidae) (Ferreira et al., ), pennant coralfish ( Heniochus acuminatus , Chaetodontidae) (Adelir‐Alves, Soeth, Braga, & Spach, ; Luiz, Comin, & Madin, ), whitetip reef shark ( Triaenodon obesus , Carcharhinidae) (Bornatowski et al., ) and yellow bar angelfish ( Pomacanthus maculosus , Pomacanthidae) (Soeth, Adelir‐Alves, Loose, Daros, & Spach, ).…”

First record of Pomacanthus maculosus (Perciformes, Pomacanthidae) in the south‐western Atlantic Ocean

“…This new record contributes to the prevailing knowledge of invasive marine species and, together with other Indo‐Pacific fish, such as Omobranchus punctatus (Valenciennes 1836) (Contente et al, ; Gerhardinger et al, ), Pterois volitans (L. 1758) (Ferreira et al, ), Heniochus acuminatus L. 1758) (Adelir‐Alves et al, ; Luiz et al, ) and Triaenodon obesus (Rüppell 1837) (Bornatowski et al, ), extends the list of NIF occurrence for the Brazilian coast.…”

Plectorhinchus macrolepis (Actinopterygii: Haemulidae) in the western Atlantic Ocean

“…90 km; nonetheless, its mangrove areas and sandy beaches and islands maintain a community of 272 species of fish (234 Actinopterygii and 38 Elasmobranchii; Spier et al ., ). In addition, non‐native species reported in this region can be added in the current list (Adelir‐Alves et al ., ; Bornatowski et al ., ; Caires et al ., ; Sampaio et al ., ; Soeth et al ., ). These records indicate that an important process driving introduction of non‐native reef fishes is taking place in Brazilian marine waters.…”